Tree Trimmer Apprentice - Entry Level

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Sauk City (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Wisconsin. This full-time, non-exempt position involves trimming and removing trees, operating equipment, and maintaining safety around work sites.

Entry-level opportunity with on-the-job training; a valid driver's license is required and pre-employment screening may apply. Health, retirement, and disability benefits are provided along with an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven surfaces.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina for outdoor work

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer Trainee in Wisconsin. This full-time, non-exempt position involves trimming and removing trees, operating equipment, and maintaining safety around work sites.

Entry-level opportunity with on-the-job training; a valid driver's license is required and pre-employment screening may apply. Health, retirement, and disability benefits are provided along with an employee assistance program.